Entering the world of Alternative Therapies is the one of the best way to know your mind, body and soul. We can only get so much from Western Therapies and Medicine, and in some cases the wild, wild, west creates other ailments and dependencies.

Two weeks ago we talked about detoxifying and cleansing the body, which are common alternative therapies. Others seem so far out (singing soothes the soul), and some are just common sense (drinking water alleviates headaches).

Being your own detective and playing a role in your diagnosis and treatment will have you actively exploring alternative therapies. In The Story of how The Balance Group was started, I talked about, Ultra Prevention, the book that changed my life!

“My life was controlled by allergies and the medications to relieve the symptoms. After reading Ultra Prevention, I learned that my allergies were a result of the food I was eating and the main culprit were Dairy products. So I stopped eating cereal, drank my coffee black and cut out 99% of ice cream and other dairy treats, but not cheese (can’t get the monkey completely off my back). Within in 2 months I was off my daily double dose of allergy medications”

Ultra Prevention was written by the Medical Directors of Canyon Ranch. In the book they discuss several cases they’ve had where patients did not receive the proper diagnosis and treatment from their doctor. These people were suffering for years and hopped on medication, which in some cases, led them to taking more medications because of the new ailments that developed from the original treatments (we all remember Vioxx which reduced inflammation but came with a high risk of heart attacks and strokes and was withdrawn from the market…CRAZY!)

In the end, your doctor is a great resource but you should be involved in the process and look outside the box. Western Practices are needed, but living in a preventative state and being open to Alternative Therapies and Practices will add your health, happiness, longevity and possibly your bank account.

What are your Alternative Practices when it comes to health and wellness?

Tiffany Houser
BalanceBoost
wellnessguide@balanceboost.com
http://www.balanceboost.com

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